TradePath

Find trade and technical schools near you

Browse 3,121 two-year and shorter postsecondary institutions in the 50 states from the federal IPEDS directory. A listing confirms an institution and its location, not that it currently teaches a particular trade.

Use the interactive school map to search by ZIP or city and state, or choose “Use my location” on the map. Location permission is optional.

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What is a trade or technical school?

Trade and technical education focuses on occupational skills. Programs may be offered by public colleges, career schools, or other postsecondary institutions. The federal directory here identifies institutions, not their current courses. A traditional college may also offer technical study; the best fit depends on the actual program, credential, cost, and career goal.

How to compare schools

Before choosing, ask whether the school currently offers the specific subject you want, what credential it awards, whether practical training is included, the full cost, and how it supports employment or apprenticeship applications. Ask about requirements in the place you plan to work. Verify all answers and current availability on the institution's own website or by contacting it.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS, 2024 institution directory. Records and websites can change. Confirm program availability, costs, credentials, and admission requirements directly with the institution.